Master of Creative Writing

Masters (Coursework)

Gain a deep understanding of theories and histories of writing and develop the core skills of writing, structuring and editing. Access Sydney's literary life, including a constant calendar of readings, performances, major literary and cultural events, and a host of celebrated visitors.

Key details

Degree Type

Masters (Coursework)

Duration

1.5 years full-time

Study Mode

In person

Intake Months

Feb, Aug

Domestic Fees

$30,000 total

About this course

Gain a deep understanding of theories and histories of writing and develop the core skills of writing, structuring and editing. Access Sydney's literary life, including a constant calendar of readings, performances, major literary and cultural events, and a host of celebrated visitors.

Entry requirements

Entry in the 1 year or 1.5 year degree program is determined by the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) criteria below:

Admission to candidature for the Master of Creative Writing (1.5 years full-time) requires:

a bachelor's degree with a minimum credit (65%) average calculated over the whole degree, from the University of Sydney, including a major in a relevant subject area in the humanities or social sciences, or an equivalent qualification; or
completion of the requirements for the embedded Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Creative Writing with a minimum credit (65%) average, or an equivalent qualification.

Admission to candidature for the Master of Creative Writing (1 year full-time) requires:

an Honours degree in a relevant discipline; or
relevant professional work experience and a bachelor's degree with a minimum credit (65%) average or an equivalent qualification.

If you do not meet the requirements listed above for direct entry to the Master's degree, you may be able to enter via a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in the same subject area and upgrade to the Master's after successful completion of the shorter course with the relevant minimum average mark.

Study locations

Camperdown/Darlington

Career pathways

Our graduates can be found in a range of roles, such as:

script writer
journalist
advertising executive
published writer
publisher
editor
teacher

How to apply

Portfolio

All applicants for the Master of Creative Writing must also include a portfolio of 1,500 to 3,000 words of prose writing or 10 to 15 pages of poetry with their application.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Communications courses at University of Sydney (USYD).

82.9%

Overall satisfaction

80.3%

Skill scale

78.6%

Teaching scale

64.7%

Employed full-time

$62.2k

Average salary

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